Highland fling
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Highland fling
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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The old Highland fling is back on with the return of the fantasy drama “Outlander.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2017
The playing and the balance between instruments are all but flaw less; Rostropovich's singing bass line is outstanding, and the gay third movement scherzo is joyous as a Highland fling.
From Time Magazine Archive
The first Edinburgh International Festival of Music and Drama caught the city up in a giddy Highland fling.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I didn't know the Highland fling from a sailor's hornpipe," he said later.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thad pulled in the anchor and floated downstream; he saw his chum drag several ducks aboard, and so of course Thad had to do the Highland fling as usual.
From The House Boat Boys by Rathborne, George, St.
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